Subtract 25/20 from 15/32
1st number: 15/32, 2nd number: 1 5/20
15/32 - 25/20 is -25/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 20 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
15/32 = 15 × 5/32 × 5 = 75/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
25/20 = 25 × 8/20 × 8 = 200/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/160 - 200/160 = 75 - 200/160 = -125/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/32
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